Free Friday- January 15, 2021

Making small changes that have big results.

On Friday’s I share the weekly deals that cost less than $1.00. These deals help to keep us in our budget and living The Sweet Life. Although I do not advocate shopping at a large number of stores during this health crisis, if you are going to a particular store that has a deal- just pick it up too.

CVS Deals

(January 10- 16, 2021)

Poparazzi Nail Polish

Cost: 2/$5.00

OOP: $5.00

ECB: $4.00

Final Cost: $1.00/2 or $0.50 each

Garnier Shampoo/Conditioner (12-13 oz), Leave-in (10.2 oz), or Treatment (3.4 oz)

Cost: 2/ $7.00

Coupon: $3/2 (RMN ⅓)

$1/ 2 Instant Coupon (From Red Box Machine)

OOP:$3.00

ECB: $4.00

Final Cost: FREE + $1.00 MM

Scope Mouthwash (1L)

Cost: $4.79
Coupon: $1/1 (Digital)

OOP: $3.79

ECB: $3.00 (Limit 2)
Final: $0.79

Garnier Facial Care (B1 Get 1 50%)

Garnier Micellar Make Up Wipes

Cost: $7.59 +$3.80) = $11.19

Coupon: $2/1 (Digital)

$2/1 (RMN ⅓)

OOP: $7.19

ECB: $5.00

Final Cost: $2.19/2 or $1.10 Each

(January 17- 23, 2021)

Select Crest Toothpaste (Pro-Health, 3D White, Complete)

Cost: $3.00

Coupon: $2.00

OOP: $1.00
ECB: $1.00

Final Cost: FREE

Kroger Deals (January 13- 19, 2021)

** Check your Best Customer Coupons. This month I received Free Italian Sausage, soda, and Core Bar.

Lara Bar

Cost: $1.00

OOP: $1.00

Coupon.com (Rebate site): $2.29

Final Cost; FREE + $2.29 MM

Mom’s Best Cereal

Cost: $2.49

Coupons: $1.00 (5x Digital)

OOP: $1.49

IBOTTA: $1.00 (Limit 5)

Final Cost: $0.49

Nivea Breathable Lotion

Cost: $4.99

Coupon: $3.00 (IP) or $2.00 (Kroger Digital)

OOP: $1.99

IBOTTA: $2.00 (Limit 5/expires 1/15/21)

Final Cost: FREE

Creamette or Ronzoni Pasta

Cost: $0.99

Coupon: $0.50 (5x Digital)

OOP/Final Cost: $0.49

Prego Sauce

Cost: $2.00 x 2 = $4.00

Coupon: $1.00/2 (5x Digital)
OOP: $3.00

IBOTTA: $0.75 x 2= $1.50

Final Cost: $1.50/2 or $0.75 each

Halls Cough Drops

Cost: $1.89

Checkout 51: $1.00

OOP/Final Cost: $0.89

Sample Requests

FREE CeraVe Moisturizing Cream Sample

https://cloud.mail.cerave.com/MoisturizingCreamSamples

Abbreviations:

OOP- Out of pocket expense.

CRT- CVS Store Coupons

ECB= Extra Care Buck

(Coupon to be used on

anything at CVS)

(Coupon to be used on

anything at Walgreens)

IP- Internet Printable

Obtained from Coupon.com

unless indicated

Newspaper Inserts:

SS- Saving Star

RMN- Retail Me Not

P&G- P&G Coupons in Newspaper

Rebate Apps (On Phone)

IBOTTA

Checkout 51

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